Summer 2026
Data Intern
Data Science, Data Analytics
Posted on 9/4/2025
BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska
1,001-5,000 employees
Nationwide health insurance coverage provider
No salary listed
Omaha, NE, USA
Hybrid
Interns must live within commuting distance from June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
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- Be enrolled full-time in college pursuing a degree (preferably in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration).
- Desire for growth and advancement in the area of Data Analytics, Data Science, and Governance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
- A positive attitude and desire to have fun at work.
- Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to real-world data problems using modern platforms like Databricks Genie.
- Build and deploy machine learning models using Python, Spark, and ML flow within Databricks.
- Explore generative AI capabilities and integrate them into analytics workflows.
- Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to enhance predictive analytics and automation.
- Deliver health data analytics and informatics for groups, providers, members, and internal leadership.
- Use data to solve puzzles, explore generative AI capabilities, and tell a consistent data story using technologies such as Power BI, R, Excel, and SQL.
- Learn about and apply principles of data governance, including enforcement of data management standards, documentation of metadata, and application of data quality measures.
- Collaborate closely within the team and across business and technical teams in the organization.
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of Power BI, R, and/or SQL.
- Interest in AI/ML concepts such as supervised learning.
- Familiarity with Python, Databricks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Curiosity about ethical AI, model interpretability, and responsible data use.
BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska is a local member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, providing health insurance coverage to individuals and employers in Nebraska through a community-based plan that is part of a national network. Members access in-network providers and covered services through the local plan, with benefits coordinated according to national BCBS standards and data resources. The company combines local operation with a nationwide provider network and uses BCBS health data and insights to inform members and policymakers. Its goal is to help Nebraskans obtain affordable coverage and improve health outcomes by leveraging a broad provider network and data-driven insights.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$10M
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
1939
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dr. Helwig's UPMC Health Plan experience drives quality improvement initiatives.
- AHRQ patient safety formats enhance adverse event detection capabilities.
- Commonwealth Care Alliance background strengthens population health management.
What critics are saying
- CMO turnover from Dr. Gordon-Simet to Helwig disrupts policy continuity in 6 months.
- Telescope Health dependency fragments network, compressing margins in 12 months.
- Medicaid pivot via Helwig erodes profitability as reimbursements lag in 18 months.
What makes BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska unique
- Dr. Amy Helwig leads clinical initiatives with informatics expertise from Milwaukee School of Engineering.
- Telescope Health partnership expands virtual care for unavailable primary providers.
- Project Fit America collaboration boosts student fitness at Bryan Elementary School.
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Company News
Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award: BCBSNE honors five educators for their impact on students. Five Nebraska educators were recognized with the Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award as part of the Touchdown for Teachers (T4T) campaign at Nebraska's Spring Football Game on Saturday, March 28. This award recognizes educators for their commitment to improving the lives of their students and community. This is the fourth year Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has partnered with Husker Athletics to recognize Nebraska's teachers by encouraging community members to nominate the teachers in their community making an impact. In total, T4T received over 700 nominations from across the state for 2026. This year's Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award recipients include: * Shawn Carlson - South Sioux City High School * Theresa Sampson - Wisner-Pilger Public Schools * Megan Euler - Culler Middle School, Lincoln Public Schools * Sara Forsgren - Fairbury Public Schools * Dale Ritter - Alma Public Schools Representatives from BCBSNE and Husker Athletics surprised each of Nebraska's outstanding teachers with a special visit or a video message, followed by an award ceremony with their students to announce they had won the award. Each educator received a football signed by Huskers Head Coach Matt Rhule, a prize bag and tickets to the Spring Game. "Teachers are the backbone of Nebraska's future, and they give so much of themselves to their students," said Cortney Ray, director of strategic accounts at BCBSNE. "We're thrilled to recognize these standout educators and the meaningful work they champion every day." Recipients were honored on Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium during the Huskers Spring Game.
BCBSNE names Dr. Amy Helwig as chief medical officer. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has appointed Dr. Amy Helwig as the company's chief medical officer (CMO). As CMO, Dr. Helwig leads BCBSNE's clinical and pharmacy initiatives, including strategic oversight of the company's medical policies and medical review processes. "BCBSNE is so fortunate to have Dr. Helwig on our team," said Gretchen Twohig, executive vice president of patient outcomes and provider partnerships. "She brings with her a wealth of experience, as well as a passion for quality improvement. She will play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission to champion the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve, while driving improved health care system experiences for patients, providers and payers." Dr. Helwig brings a wealth of experience to her role as BCBSNE's new CMO. Most recently, she was chief quality and population health officer for Commonwealth Care Alliance in Boston. Prior to that, her leadership roles include executive vice president of RTI International's commercial health payer-provider division; chief quality officer of Quality Improvement and Performance for UPMC Health Plan in Pittsburgh; deputy director for quality Improvement and patient safety with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington DC; and chief medical officer for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Dr. Helwig earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, is board-certified in family medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition, she earned a master's degree in medical informatics from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and is a graduate of Northwestern University's Executive Development Program.
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